Question 1

ive been told my lymph nodes are benign. does this mean that there enlarged too? there 1/2 an inch and havent changed in 2 years. ive also been told that the nodes are reactive but not enlarged? doesnt reactive nodes mean enlarged though?

Accepted Answer

: I consider those of normal size (not swollen) and they are usually easily found in the neck. Unless there were other history or findings that suggest a problem I would ignore them. You don't try to fix normal. If you are fixated on the node issue after exams and consultation you should find someone to teach you stress reduction/relaxation. It appears you do not believe they can be normal.

Question 2

what do benign reactive changes in pap test mean?

Accepted Answer

Nothing to worry abo: If the changes are benign, that means there is no sign of cancer .So you can relax and be happy. Reactive does not mean anything special...So you can ignore it.

Question 3

hi, my biopsy says  reactive lymphoid hyperplasia, does it means it is benign? what are chaces of malignancy?what  precautions for future shud i take?

Accepted Answer

It's benign: Reactive lymphoid hyperplasia is an enlargement of a lymph node in response to some infectious or inflammatory process.  It is not cancer.  There are many possible causes, such as virus or bacterial infection., like what happens with a cold or sore throat.

Question 4

hey, ive been told that a normal lymph node is the same as a benign one. but benign means a condition not harmful in effect. but ive been told my nodes are feelable due to be being slim, so ive no condition so how can these be benign?

Accepted Answer

: Benign means normal as opposed to cancer or other pathological condition. No matter how often you ask, this is the answer.

Question 5

ive been told my lymph nodes are benign but i have no disease effecting my lymph nodes and there feelable due to me being slim so how can my lymph nodes be benign when benign means to have a disease not harmful in effect? it states that on google?

Accepted Answer

: Benign is used in this context with the meaning of not believed to be related to a serious disease or being normal. Internet use induced anxiety is likely.

Question 6

reactive lymph nodes, mean cancer?

Accepted Answer

No.: Generally, when someone describes lymph nodes as "reactive", they mean that the lymph node abnormality / enlargement is caused by a benign condition (such as an irritant or infection or inflammation) and not a malignancy.  It is not always possible to determine to what a node is "reacting", but use of the wording "reactive" generally connotes a benign / non-malignant process.

Question 7

what does it mean when a dr says cervical lymph nodes may be reactice?

Accepted Answer

Inflammed : Reactive lymph nodes are usually swollen and or tender from allergy or infection. After treatment for the primary cause of the reaction, the reactive lymph nodes resolve and the swelling and or tenderness resolves.

Question 8

what does borderline left cervical lymph nodes, nonspecific and possible reactive mean?

Accepted Answer

: Not suspicious for cancer.
You may feel the nodes every couple of weeks, if any of the lymph glands doubles in size, becomes painful, ulcerates, or other nodes become enlarged, or you develop fever, or lose weight, you should see a doctor. Wish you good health!

Question 9

ive been told that i have normal lymph nodes because my nodes are 1/2 an inch and havent changed in over 2 years. ive been told that normal means benign but benign would mean i have a non harmful infection within my node or my body?

Accepted Answer

: The only way I know is to ask the Dr who examined you what is meant by benign.

Question 10

hey, my doctor told me that i have normal lymph nodes. does this mean my nodes at benign or does it mean that my nodes are not enlarged?

Accepted Answer

: Benign= not worth worrying about

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Ive been told my lymph nodes are benign. does this mean that there enlarged too? there 1/2 an inch and havent changed in 2 years. ive also been told that the nodes are reactive but not enlarged? doesnt reactive nodes mean enlarged though?

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What do benign reactive changes in pap test mean?

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Hi, my biopsy says reactive lymphoid hyperplasia, does it means it is benign? what are chaces of malignancy?what precautions for future shud i take?

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Hey, ive been told that a normal lymph node is the same as a benign one. but benign means a condition not harmful in effect. but ive been told my nodes are feelable due to be being slim, so ive no condition so how can these be benign?

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Ive been told my lymph nodes are benign but i have no disease effecting my lymph nodes and there feelable due to me being slim so how can my lymph nodes be benign when benign means to have a disease not harmful in effect? it states that on google?

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Reactive lymph nodes, mean cancer?

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What does it mean when a dr says cervical lymph nodes may be reactice?

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What does borderline left cervical lymph nodes, nonspecific and possible reactive mean?

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Ive been told that i have normal lymph nodes because my nodes are 1/2 an inch and havent changed in over 2 years. ive been told that normal means benign but benign would mean i have a non harmful infection within my node or my body?

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Hey, my doctor told me that i have normal lymph nodes. does this mean my nodes at benign or does it mean that my nodes are not enlarged?

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